South African Embassy Spain

WEBINAR ON HUMAN RIGHTS, 23 March 2021, Time 12H00

The already fragile state of human rights worldwide has suffered greatly due to covid-19, a pandemic that has pushed millions into more precarious living conditions, affecting disproportionately certain social groups. Few countries have as strong of a bond with the question of human rights as South Africa.

Every year since 1994, South Africa commemorates the nation’s struggle for human rights on Human Rights Day, which takes place on March 21 in memory of the tragic events that took place in Sharpeville in 1960. To mark such an important date, Fundación Alternativas and the South African Embassy organize this event to put the spotlight on the issue of how covid-19 is affecting the state of human rights, with on-the-ground perspectives from South Africa and Spain.

The speakers will discuss the economic and social impact of covid-19 on human rights, especially gender rights, and explore effective and equitable solutions for socio-economic recovery.

Human rights in a time of crisis:
finding solutions, from South Africa to Spain

OPENING REMARKS:
Diego López Garrido, executive vice-president of Fundación Alternativas
Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso, Ambassador of South Africa in Spain

PERFORMANCE:

Tu Nokwe and youth group

ROUND TABLE:
Dr. Hlengiwe Mkhize, South Africa’s Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Fernando Fernández-Arias, Director General for the United Nations, International Organizations and Human Rights at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and Cooperation
Rev. Bafana Khumalo, co-founder of Sonke Gender Justice
Elsa Aimé González, expert in African affairs at Fundación Alternativas

To access the event via Zoom - CLICK HERE https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82883726966
ID: 828 8372 6966

To view livestream on YouTube - CLICK HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZy5sQGi4Q&feature=youtu.be

Tuesday, 23rd of March 2021
12:00 AM (CET)
1 PM (GMT +2)

FOR MORE INFORMATION - CLICK HERE
https://www.fundacionalternativas.org/actividades/debate/human-rights-in-a-time-of-crisis-finding-solutions-from-south-africa-to-spain

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South Africa Investment Conference
17 to 18 November

The SA Investment Conference supports the country’s drive to mobilise domestic and foreign investment to enhance inclusive growth and job creation as part of building a strong economy that provides opportunities for all South Africans.

The previous two conferences held in 2018 and 2019 mobilised over R650bn in investment commitments, attracting broad and meaningful participation, and allowing engagements with business and investors.

The third instalment of the conference aims to re-ignite economic growth and boost confidence in the country’s economic recovery post COVID-19 and as a preferred investment destination which is open for business by hosting leaders and stakeholders from domestic and international businesses, government and the investment fraternity.

For more information and to register for the virtual conference, connect to https://lnkd.in/dhf8Gta.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF OPENING HOURS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY, MADRID - SPAIN :

Due to Covid 19 reasons the opening hours for the South African Embassy in Madrid have changed until further notice.

The Embassy will open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 08H00 to 13H00. Consular section from 09H00 to 12H00.

Please note that Monday 9th November the Embassy will be closed as it is a Public Holiday in Madrid.